NIA: pressing need to modernise infrastructure
Improved infrastructure to boost UK economic growth and meet climate goals can occur if policy steps are taken, according to the government’s independent advisers on infrastructure strategy.
EU and UK urged to axe Brexit EV tariffs
An immediate deal between the EU and UK to avoid damaging Brexit tariffs on electrified vehicles has been requested by Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
VolkerSmart wins £2.5m EV charging for Trojan
VolkerSmart Technologies has been awarded phase two of the rollout of flat and flush kerbside electric vehicle charge points in Barnet.
Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy
Electric truck company Volta has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden after struggling to secure funding.
Finalists announced for Transport + Energy Awards
The new industry awards have revealed the shortlist for their four categories, in advance of the presentation evening at the Transport + Energy Forum on 16 November.
First Premier Inn powered entirely by renewables opens
Hospitality group Whitbread has announced the opening of the first Premier Inn in Swindon which is powered entirely by renewable energy.
Volkswagen BEVs up 45% in 2023
The Volkswagen Group has continued its transformation to being an all-electric vehicle manufacturer in the first nine months of 2023.
Motability Foundation endorses accessible charging assessment
The Motability Foundation has endorsed assessment schemes run by AccessAble and BSI Assurance UK that check the accessibility of public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
Transport managers say ‘too little support’ for net zero
More than half of project managers in the transport sector believe their company is not doing enough to support the UK’s 2050 net zero targets, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management (APM).
RECHARGE UK working group aims to speed up electrification of HGVs and fleets
A new group has laid out a set of objectives designed to help speed up the electrification of HGVs and commercial fleets.
Steel E-Motive sets out emission reduction
WorldAutoSteel and engineering firm Ricardo’s project Steel E-Motive has set out how its autonomous, steel-based, ride-sharing vehicles can significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
UK Power Networks assists Norwich electric bus journey
UK Power Networks is installing new underground cables and equipment to a local substation to assist in Norwich’s move to fully-electric buses.